Fear.......#change #fear

Fear of change is a very normal human reaction whether it has to do with your personal life or your professional life. I am also scared of change - especially when it is not myself deciding that things need to change. If it is not my own decision, then I expect the people or the person that needs me to change, to explain WHY og HOW the change should take place. If I do not truly accept the background or reason for change, then I will most likely challenge it. And this is where it gets interesting. Most people do not verbally express that they do not want to change, they may even nod their heads in a seemingly accepting way - but underneath the surface not embracing the change. Only a few percent of the population will stand up and verbally argue against the change, because they do not feel comfortable to share their concerns. They have fear of the consequences. This is especially true for organizations where your job is at stake.

I have become more and more aware of the ability to address change and changing behaviors in the OPEN. To be honest and patient about the need for explanation. The accept that ALL people have different acceptance curves for change, which most leaders know on the intellectual level, but do not internalize on the gut feeling level. Look at John Kotters 8 steps of change. Most people skip a step or two in order to achieve change quicker. My advice is: do not skip any steps. Accept that change is difficult, creates fear in most people and can be easily said, but more difficultly done.

What is your perspective on change?

Life...... #happyliving & #life

What kind of philosophy do you have for your life? Are you even thinking about it?

i think life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you are going to get (Forest Gump philosophy). But you can sure influence how you live it - and how you pursue your dreams. If you know your dreams and can visualize what they look like. Research shows that the ability to actually visualize your dreams is a powerful tool - and thus you are more likely to achieve your dreams or goals.  

What are your perspective on life?  

Good relations

So what is that?

To me it is based on trust and willingness to learn. I think it is some of the most rewarding feeling when you meet new people and it just clicks right away. Very often it has something to do with the personal dynamic of the person you meet. Either their personal values, their energy or the situation in which you meet them. I think we meet people for a reason - and very often the reason is that you have something to learn from them. I was just at a Conference where I met with a lot of interesting people - some on the personal level and some on the professional level. In any case I learned something from talking to them and kept an open mind about their views. The experience I had have given me inspiration that I have brought back home and that I will translate to action and insights. How about you? How does relationship work in your case?

Have you thought about how to improve your relations? Or do you have tips?

Nothing comes from nothing

How come more leaders do not embrace leadership principles about honesty, open communication and cultural conflicts in the company? Because they are not aware - or because they are scared of the consequences of letting go and trusting their organizations?

how to change?

Maybe the word incentive could be replaced with motivation, but then again change is not easy. I think the figure attached to this blog is a pretty good visual picture that shows that CHANGE can only be achieved if a lot of components are adressed. Even a simple figure shows more than a tonnes of words. Sometime there are too many words and too little action involved in change initiatives.

I have experienced quite a few change management processes - and I have learned a few things, of which one is the most important: most people have different NEEDS in change processes and also personal timelines for adapting to change. And IF you respect that this is the case a lot more people are willing to change along with you.  

Of course you have to communicate the WHY there is a need for change, but even if this is so integrated in change processes a lot of people forget this part. 

So have a vision, be specific, communicate the WHY there is a need for change, accept that people have different timelines for change - and then be firm in your execution of change